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Run, Hide, Defend

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York Regional Police is proud to take the lead on educating individuals, community organizations and businesses on life-saving strategies that can be used in the event of an active attacker.

Our active attacker survival strategy Run, Hide, Defend provides tools that employers and community organizations can review with their staff to give them the best chance of survival in case of an attack. Led by the Emergency Management Unit, Run, Hide, Defend principles can be incorporated into emergency management and critical incident response plans already developed by businesses and community organizations.

Surviving an Active Attacker

Today may feel like any other, ordinary day. But a terrifying situation may happen at any time, in any place--and it could happen to you. York Regional Police is committed to the safety and security of our citizens. But if you encounter an active attacker, the actions you take before help arrives could save your life. Your first thought should always be, what's important now? Run, Hide, Defend.

Watch Run, Hide, Defend to learn how you can take ownership over your own survival:

How can I help the police when they respond?

Police officers may ask you questions to help locate and eliminate the attacker. Be prepared to provide them with:

The location of the attacker

The number of attackers, if there is more than one

A physical description of the attacker

The number and type of weapons being used by the attacker

Potential victims and their location

Downloadable Resources

In addition to our Run, Hide, Defend video, York Regional Police has created downloadable, printable resources for members of the public, employers, community organizations and their staff to print, review, discuss and share.